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September 24, 2024
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Jayne E. Wellman, who is counted absent.
Present: Patrick Holland, Mark Kratman, James F. Mackey, Eric Ryder
Absent: Jayne E. Wellman
Every vote, in order
Grid's proposal and recommends the following conditions
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
Approve the jointly owned pole petition for Shawsheen Street #30805613
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the jointly owned pole petition for Shawsheen Street #30805613. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to approve the jointly owned pole petition for Shawsheen Street #30805613. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
NEW BUSINESS
Approve the Halloween Trick or Treat Hours from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Halloween Trick or Treat Hours from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve the Halloween Trick or Treat Hours from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Trahan School Reuse Discussion
Authorize Mr. Montuori to move forward with negotiating with the Chelmsford Housing District regarding the Trahan School Reuse project
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to authorize Mr. Montuori to move forward with negotiating with the Chelmsford Housing District regarding the Trahan School Reuse project. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to authorize Mr. Montuori to move forward with negotiating with the Chelmsford Housing District regarding the Trahan School Reuse project. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
Tewksbury Affordable Home Build - Request for Funding
Approve an initial $70,000 and then provide additional installments of $25,000 if needed, not-to-exceed $145,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to disseminate the funds
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve an initial $70,000 and then provide additional installments of $25,000 if needed, not-to-exceed $145,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to disseminate the funds. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to approve an initial $70,000 and then provide additional installments of $25,000 if needed, not-to-exceed $145,000, and to authorize the Town Manager to disseminate the funds. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Recommend the adoption of Article 1
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 1. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 2
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 2. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 3
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 3. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 4
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 4. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 5
MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 5. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Ryder)
Recommend the adoption of Article 6
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 6. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 7
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 7. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 8, as amended
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8, as amended. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 8, as amended. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
To meet the appropriation to fund such rehabilitation
Recommend the adoption of Article 9; that the Town hereby appropriates $3,800,000 to pay the costs of rehabilitation of the historic Ella Flemings School, 1503Andover Street, including all allowed...
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9; that the Town hereby appropriates $3,800,000 to pay the costs of rehabilitation of the historic Ella Flemings School, 1503Andover Street, including all allowed costs incidental and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow $2,800,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44B and Chapter 44 (7) (1) of the Massachusetts General Laws and/or pursuant to any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore or to take any action relative thereto; and further to authorize the Select Board to apply for and accept any and all State aid, grants or other revenue sources that may become available for this work; and provided further that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 20, the premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes may be applied to pay project costs and the amount authorized to be borrowed for each such project shall be reduced by the amount any such premium so applied and to authorize the Select Board to do or take all actions necessary to carry out this project on behalf of or in the name of the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 9; that the Town hereby appropriates $3,800,000 to pay the costs of rehabilitation of the historic Ella Flemings School, 1503Andover Street, including all allowed costs incidental and related thereto and that to meet this appropriation, the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow $2,800,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44B and Chapter 44 (7) (1) of the Massachusetts General Laws and/or pursuant to any other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore or to take any action relative thereto; and further to authorize the Select Board to apply for and accept any and all State aid, grants or other revenue sources that may become available for this work; and provided further that in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 20, the premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes may be applied to pay project costs and the amount authorized to be borrowed for each such project shall be reduced by the amount any such premium so applied and to authorize the Select Board to do or take all actions necessary to carry out this project on behalf of or in the name of the Community Preservation Committee. Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 10
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
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“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 10. Chair Holland seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Holland)
Recommend the adoption of Article 11
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 11. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 12, as amended
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12, as amended. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 12, as amended. Board Member Ryder seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Ryder)
Table the discussion regarding Article 13 until the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Town Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.)
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to table the discussion regarding Article 13 until the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Town Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.) Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to table the discussion regarding Article 13 until the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. (Town Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.) Vice-Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Recommend the adoption of Article 14
MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Mackey made a motion to recommend the adoption of Article 14. Vice- Chair Kratman seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Mackey, second: Kratman)
Table Articles 15 and 16, date specific, to the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. and to request that the petitioners and/or the attorney on their behalf be present at said meeting
MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to table Articles 15 and 16, date specific, to the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. and to request that the petitioners and/or the attorney on their behalf be present at said meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Ryder made a motion to table Articles 15 and 16, date specific, to the October 1, 2024, Select Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. and to request that the petitioners and/or the attorney on their behalf be present at said meeting. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Ryder, second: Mackey)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
MOTION: At approximately 9:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0.
From the minutes
“MOTION: At approximately 9:45 p.m., Vice-Chair Kratman made a motion to adjourn. Board Member Mackey seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED: 4 - 0 - 0..” (Motion: Kratman, second: Mackey)
From the Tewksbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — John Lombardo (Peter Currier, April 2026), Richard Russo Jr. (Aaron Curtis, April 2025), Eric Ryder (courtesy photo, April 2024); Tewksbury Town Crier courtesy photos — Mark Kratman (March 2025) and James F. Mackey III (March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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